can't agree more!Why does the A7 Mono have a volume control? Surely for nearly all use cases it is completely pointless and adds unnecessary cost.
can't agree more!Why does the A7 Mono have a volume control? Surely for nearly all use cases it is completely pointless and adds unnecessary cost.
I agree, the only thing I can think of is economies of scale as you use the exact same enclosure for all of the A-models.Why does the A7 Mono have a volume control? Surely for nearly all use cases it is completely pointless and adds unnecessary cost.
Yes, would like to hear from you about the differences @3eaudio. I noticed the parts quality is a step up, and also the SE is now included. Would a better power supply be benificial?I think you can ask @3eaudio what do they say about comparison between their module vs finished amplifier, but any difference (if any) might not worth the additional expense, efforts and risks of DIYing using module.
probably just get the A7 amplifier only, and build a better PSU to use with it (if that's an option).
Moreover, a power amplifier without a knob would look better.can't agree more!
For me a power amplifier looks terrible if it has a volume knob. It somehow cheapens it. Obviously for a low cost stereo amp for desktop use I get it because the product is really a basic integrated amp, but for a serious performance mono amp it just looks silly.Moreover, a power amplifier without a knob would look better.
The speakers included in the set are old User CP-6831 and... it plays very nicely, or at least the first impressions with A7Mono are very positive. Previously I had Fosi ZA3 (2 in mono configuration).You have put these with some expensive neighboring gear....looking very nice.
I guess 3e Audio is addressing a market where people want as many features as possible to play around with them. my opinion is that A7 Monos are budget amps but play in a league that has nothing to do with budget. In my case for example they are going to replace my Dartzeel NHB-108. since the rapid development of TPA32xx based amps took of I was expecting this to happen hence it came much earlier then expected...Moreover, a power amplifier without a knob would look better.
+1.If the Trigger function was retained (I understand it has been removed on production units) then it would be no issue as I could just provide the necessary 12 volts to keep it switched on.
In our use case the amplifier is basically used just as a power amplifier at the end of the chain Although I have not tested a production system, I am concerned that the auto switch on is not fast enough to stop you missing the first part of any sound coming through the system as reported by some of the early reviews. The system we use also provides alarms and announcements so we cannot afford to lose these.
I have previously used a DAP1002 which would also turn off when the music stopped. In order to start again it was necessary to manually turn the system back on again which became an issue and hence the amplifier had to be replaced in this specific application.
I am all in favour of having physical switches (not part of volume control) for input selection and power On / Off functions. Maybe a good solution would be a three way power switch - Off / Auto / On and a two way input selection switch. Please consider introducing real physical switches for these functions.
By retaining a three way switch for power Off / Auto / On you would still be able to allow for situations where no-used channels would be powered down automatically to save on power consumption and optimise the thermal performance.
Have loved your previous products and I really want to see this new product range become a great success for 3e-Audio. I am still looking forward to getting an A7.
Wow, will it really replace your Dartzeel NHB-108? I have the same amp, and I find it the best sounding amp I have. Now I am really curious about the A7, I think I will pull the trigger to orderI guess 3e Audio is addressing a market where people want as many features as possible to play around with them. my opinion is that A7 Monos are budget amps but play in a league that has nothing to do with budget. In my case for example they are going to replace my Dartzeel NHB-108. since the rapid development of TPA32xx based amps took of I was expecting this to happen hence it came much earlier then expected...
- RCA/XLR Input Selection toggle switch than using potentiometer.....
do yourself a favour and get some A7 Monos. you will be surprised I believe. the authority how they handle my Wilsons Audios is simply astonishing.Wow, will it really replace your Dartzeel NHB-108? I have the same amp, and I find it the best sounding amp I have. Now I am really curious about the A7, I think I will pull the trigger to order![]()
It's true that 3e could have made these 'sleeker' and more upmarket looking without the volume control, but funnily it's this rather unique feature that makes me tempted by these A7 Monos! I sometimes find old fashioned balance control useful, but I definitely like the bypass. I am sure there are other use cases.For me a power amplifier looks terrible if it has a volume knob. It somehow cheapens it. Obviously for a low cost stereo amp for desktop use I get it because the product is really a basic integrated amp, but for a serious performance mono amp it just looks silly.
I understand the economies of scales thing, but they could use the same chassis with the cut-out and put a simple blanking part in the hole with a logo in it, or something.
That sounds like a fault. If you can measure with a db meter you should raise this with 3e .... should only switch off with no signal at all.Folks, my A5 is switching off automagically when I listen at night. Wiim Ultra volume level is at 10, and this is already triggering the auto-off mechanism. :/
A bit disappointing, TBH.
Does it wake up when you increase the volume level on Wiim?Folks, my A5 is switching off automagically when I listen at night. Wiim Ultra volume level is at 10, and this is already triggering the auto-off mechanism. :/
A bit disappointing, TBH.
Yep, when I go to 15, it switches on. At 13, it keeps going but is too loud. Then at 10-11, it triggers the contraption to turn off.Does it wake up when you increase the volume level on Wiim?
From my own testing this is not a fault. @Piotr is right.That sounds like a fault. If you can measure with a db meter you should raise this with 3e .... should only switch off with no signal at all.
If this was happening generally everyone would be complaining.
As above. For real listening to music there's usually no problem, but with very sensitive speakers or very low volume listening or certain types of gaming or desktop use I would like to see the sensitivity raised to 1 mV (RCA) instead of 2 mV.i remember one other people mentioned he did listen in very very very low volume(like raining),i would say, isn't turn up a little bit higher will a real problem?
I have A7 connected with Fosi ZD3, volume bypass on A7 a d Fosi ZD3 volume set around 25 for very low level calm music running all day but it didn’t power off.Yep, when I go to 15, it switches on. At 13, it keeps going but is too loud. Then at 10-11, it triggers the contraption to turn off.
Just started, let’s wait for 5 min.I have A7 connected with Fosi ZD3, volume bypass on A7 a d Fosi ZD3 volume set around 25 for very low level calm music running all day but it didn’t power off.
Don’t know if it’s as low as yours but worth testing, I am going to run it with super low vol 10 on DAC to see what happens.